RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro’s samba parades began late Sunday, a chance for a city struggling with violence and poverty to stage the “greatest show on earth” — and to attack unpopular politicians. ADVERTISEMENT Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 12, 2018 00:11 UTC